NASA has named Tennessee Tech an official viewing location for August’s total solar eclipse.
A solar eclipse happens when the earth’s moon moves between the earth and the sun, casting a shadow and causing the area within the shadow to go dark. Birds will nest, wild animals will believe it is night and light sensitive plants will respond to the darkness. The last solar eclipse viewable from Cookeville happened about 500 years ago.
Special viewing glasses have been ordered and plans have been made for the university’s Eclipse Fest and Viewing party at Tucker Stadium August 21. The free, public event will feature educational booths and guided viewing of the eclipse.
